Mulan. Poster of the 1998 movie and cover of the 1695 book, Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties
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Romance of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Zhu Renhuo, 1695
movie vs book
Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook, 1998

In Imperial China, Hua Mulan is an adventurous and active girl, to the disappointment of her parents, who hopes that one day she will be wed to a good husband. As a young woman, Mulan is forced to meet with a matchmaker to demonstrate her fitness as a future wife. Mulan, flustered, attempts to pour tea in front of the matchmaker, but a spider causes a panic that destroys the kettle, and the matchmaker calls her a disgrace in front of her family.


Kung Fu Panda. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kung Fu Panda: The Junior Novel
Susan Korman, 2008
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Mark Osborne, John Stevenson, 2008

In the Valley of Peace, a land in Ancient China inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, Po is a fan of kung fu, and idolizes the Furious Five-Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Viper, and Mantis-a group of kung fu masters trained by Master Shifu. However, Po is unable to pursue his dream of learning kung fu while he helps his adoptive father, Mr. Ping the goose, in his noodle restaurant.


Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 2015 book, Trollhunters
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Trollhunters
Guillermo del Toro, Daniel Kraus, 2015
movie vs book
Johane Matte, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, Andrew L. Schmidt, 2021

Arcadia Oaks may look like an ordinary town, but it lies at the center of magical and extraterrestrial lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens, and wizards. Now, the heroes from the hit series Trollhunters, 3Below, and Wizards team-up in their most epic adventure yet where they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all together.


Kung Fu Panda 2. Poster of the 2011 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Kung Fu Panda 2: The Novel
Tracey West, 2011
movie vs book   [NOVELIZATION]
Jennifer Yuh Nelson, 2011

The Peacock rulers of Gongmen City invent fireworks, but their son Lord Shen puts the gunpowder to evil use. Overhearing a prophecy that a warrior of black and white will defeat him if he continues, Shen kills all the giant pandas he can find, and is banished by his parents. Some decades later, Shen and his wolf army start to raid villages for scrap metal.


Turning Red. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Turning Red: The Junior Novelization
Cynthea Liu, 2022
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Domee Shi, 2022

Set in Toronto between 2002 and 2003, the film centers around Meilin “Mei” Lee, a confident 13-year-old Chinese-Canadian who is torn between staying her mother’s dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. Whenever she gets too excited or stressed, she “poofs” into a giant red panda.


Abominable. Poster of the 2019 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Abominable
Tracey West, 2019
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Jill Culton, Todd Wilderman, 2019

A young Yeti escapes from a compound in Shanghai owned by wealthy businessman Mr. Burnish, who intends to use him to prove the existence of yetis to the world. Meanwhile, teenager Yi lives with her mother and Nai Nai in an apartment building. She lives a busy life and neglects to spend time with her family and her friends, basketball fan Peng and his tech-savvy and popular cousin Jin.


Infinity. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1985 book, Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
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Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!
Richard P. Feynman, 1985
movie vs book
Matthew Broderick, 1996

During his childhood, Richard’s fascination with science and objects in motion was deeply nurtured by his father. However, the most significant things in his life were science, family, and his love for Arline, whom he met during their school days. Sadly, fate takes a cruel turn when Arline is diagnosed with Tuberculosis. Undeterred, Richard delves into the study of both science and the disease, determined to find a cure for her.


Infinity. Poster of the 1996 movie and cover of the 1988 book, What Do You Care What Other People Think?
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What Do You Care What Other People Think?
Richard P. Feynman, 1988
movie vs book
Matthew Broderick, 1996

During his childhood, Richard’s fascination with science and objects in motion was deeply nurtured by his father. However, the most significant things in his life were science, family, and his love for Arline, whom he met during their school days. Sadly, fate takes a cruel turn when Arline is diagnosed with Tuberculosis. Undeterred, Richard delves into the study of both science and the disease, determined to find a cure for her.


Batman: Soul of the Dragon. Poster of the 2021 movie and cover of the 1940 comic book, Batman
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Batman
Bob Kane, Bill Finger, 1940
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Sam Liu, 2021

In his younger years, while training himself to become a vigilante crimefighter, Bruce Wayne travels to Nanda Parbat, a secret monastery in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, where he meets its caretaker, O-Sensei, and five other students training in the martial arts: Shiva, Richard Dragon, Jade, Ben Turner, and Rip Jagger.


R.I.P.D.. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2003 comic book
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R.I.P.D.
Peter M. Lenkov, Lucas Marangon, 2003
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Robert Schwentke, 2013

Boston Police Department officers Detective Sergeant Nick Walker and Detective Lieutenant Bobby Hayes discover and steal several shards of gold while on duty. Nick buries his share under an orange tree sapling in his garden; his wife, Julia, thinks that the tree is a surprise gift and mentions how content she is with their life together.


The Day the Earth Stood Still. Poster of the 2008 movie and cover of the 2005 book
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The Day the Earth Stood Still
Harry Bates, 2005
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Scott Derrickson, 2008

In 1928, a solitary mountaineer exploring the Karakoram mountains in India encounters a glowing sphere. It is moving at 30,000 kilometers per second, enough to destroy all life on Earth. The United States government hastily assembles a group of scientists, including Helen Benson and her friend Michael Granier, to develop a survival plan.


The New Perry Mason. Poster of the 1973 TV series and cover of the 1933 book, The Case of the Velvet Claws
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The Case of the Velvet Claws
Erle Stanley Gardner, 1933
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Michael O'Herlihy, Murray Golden, Arthur Marks, 1973-1974

A rejuvenation of the enduringly popular television series from the 1950s and ’60s, centered around the brilliant defense attorney created by Erle Stanley Gardner.